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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio of NASA is seen through glass as he and fellow crew mates, Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Preflight
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Mar 27, 2015

Expedition 43 Preflight

Expedition 43 NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly dons his Russian sokol suit ahead of his launch onboard the Soyuz TMA-16M...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0435
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Mar 30, 2000

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This broad aerial view shows the runway at KSC (top), the parking facility with the mate/demate device (center), and...

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NASA image: 77P-210
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Aug 2, 1977

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-1 at the Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0992
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Apr 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers prepare the Pegasus XL launch vehicle for re-mate with the Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: STS-109 MS Linnehan in payload bay on third EVA
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Mar 6, 2002

STS-109 MS Linnehan in payload bay on third EVA

STS109-E-5379 (6 March 2002) --- Astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, mission specialist, works on the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2877
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Oct 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the external tank is...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Qualification Exams
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Mar 22, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Qualification Exams

Expedition 65 crew member NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, signs in for Soyuz qualification exams while crew mates...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Preflight
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Preflight

Roscosmos cosmonaut Ivan Vagner is helped into his Russian Sokol suit as he and fellow crew mates, Roscosmos...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1476
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Jun 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Next to the mobile service tower on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay
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Mar 5, 2002

EVA 2 - old solar array installed in payload bay

STS109-326-008 (5 March 2002) --- Astronaut Michael J. Massimino, mission specialist, works at the stowage area for...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2872
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Oct 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1756
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Dec 9, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The International Space Station's Node 1 and Pressurized Mating Adapter-1 (PMA-1) are...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1516
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Jul 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the MESSENGER spacecraft...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Preflight
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Sep 11, 2024

Expedition 72 Preflight

Roscosmos cosmonaut Ivan Vagner has his Russian Sokol suit pressure checked as he and fellow crew mates, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0143
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Jan 19, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- External tank No. 124 is lowered between the twin solid rocket boosters in high bay 1...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-2150
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Aug 30, 2005

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. — Inside the Astrotech Payload Processing Facility on Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 16, 1997

EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

S82-E-5571 (16 Feb. 1997) --- There were few moments during the third Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing...

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NASA image: Bursch on aft flight deck
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May 24, 1996

Bursch on aft flight deck

S77-E-5077 (24 May 1996) --- On the Space Shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck, astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, mission...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1491
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Oct 2, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Pressurized Mating Adapter-1 (PMA-1) for the International Space Station is moved...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0539
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Apr 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees at KSC walk alongside orbiter Endeavour as it rolls to the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: Ellen Ochoa and Valeri Tokarev prior to entry into the Spacehab
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Apr 20, 2017

Ellen Ochoa and Valeri Tokarev prior to entry into the Spacehab

S96-E-5031 (29 May 1999) --- Astronaut Ellen Ochoa and cosmonaut Valery I. Tokarev return to the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5056
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour is moved out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5117
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Sep 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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